Grooming Flashcards
What are the reasons for grooming
Improve appearance Clean and reduce parasites Stimulate circulation Establish relationship Check over for injuries
When is the best time to full groom a stabled horse
After exercise when their pores are open
How long does a full groom take
40-45 minutes
What is quartering
A quick groom completed before exercise, mainly aesthetic
What are the reasons for washing a grooming kit
Hygiene
Cleanliness
Maintaining their quality
What is strapping and when should you do it
Type of hard massage on the large muscle groups to improve muscle tone
What safety techniques should be employed when strapping
Untie the horse to ensure he does not spook, gradually build up the exercise as they become fitter
Why might you have to wash a horses sheath
Smegma and beans can cause inflammation and soreness, can also stain the hindlegs
What is the most important thing to do before washing down a sweaty horse
Ensure the horses resp and heart rate has returned to normal
How should you dry a horse at a competition
Walk the horse wearing a cooler
What may the TPR give an indication of when competing
Indicates how stressed the horse may be
Also gives an indication of the horses fitness
Why is cold water cooling impractical
Requires 40-50 gallons of water with ice and 3 grooms
Which muscles can you bang
Neck - trapezius
Shoulder - triceps
Quarters but not loins
Thigh - biceps femoris
